Electronegativity and element identification

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A probe exploring a moon of Jupiter discovered a gas pocket and conducted experiments, revealing an element with an ionization energy of 1527 KJ/mol and an electron affinity of 33 KJ/mol. The discussion centers on identifying this element using the provided Mulliken electronegativity values for various gases. Participants suggest that the problem resembles a homework question and recommend using the Homework Forums for chemistry assistance. The need for definitions related to the problem is also mentioned, highlighting the importance of understanding key concepts. The identity of the element remains unresolved in the thread.
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As part of the exploration of one of the moons of Jupiter, a probe digs under the surface, where it finds a pocket of gas. It starts to do some on-board experimentation. The data stored in the probe's computer include the following table of Mulliken electronegativity values of gases.

Element Electronegativity,x
(KJ/mol)

He 1178
Ne 1030
Ar 746
O 728
N 701
Kr 659
Xe 568
Rn 500


After doing some analysis, the probe determines that the gas pocket contains an element that has an ionization energy of I=1527 KJ/mol and an electron affinity of EA=33KJ/mol. What is the identity of this element?
Express your answer using the symbol for the element (e.g., Hg).


The book I have doesn't offer any help with this problem, if someone could help me i would greatly appreciate it
 
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plstevens said:
As part of the exploration of one of the moons of Jupiter, a probe digs under the surface, where it finds a pocket of gas. It starts to do some on-board experimentation. The data stored in the probe's computer include the following table of Mulliken electronegativity values of gases.

Element Electronegativity,x
(KJ/mol)

He 1178
Ne 1030
Ar 746
O 728
N 701
Kr 659
Xe 568
Rn 500


After doing some analysis, the probe determines that the gas pocket contains an element that has an ionization energy of I=1527 KJ/mol and an electron affinity of EA=33KJ/mol. What is the identity of this element?
Express your answer using the symbol for the element (e.g., Hg).


The book I have doesn't offer any help with this problem, if someone could help me i would greatly appreciate it
This seems very much an homework.
 
plstevens said:
The book I have doesn't offer any help with this problem, if someone could help me i would greatly appreciate it
What are the 3 definitions you may need in order to solve this problem. If they are not in your book, can you find them on the internet?

PS: Next time round, use the Homework Forums (other sciences) for help with chemistry problems. This thread will be moved there by an Mentor.
 

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